Kitchen Backsplash
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Kitchen Backsplash
I am removing my old kitchen cabinets and we are installing new ones. The cabinets that are in the kitchen will be removed and I am not 100% sure what it behind them. It looks to be some sort of 1/4" paneling or something like that. Once the new cabinets are in place, we will be installing a back splash. My question is what needs to be installed behind the back splash? If it is this paneling, should I remove it all and install the cabinets directly to the studs and put a cement board where the back splash will go?
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You don't need cement board for a back splash. Cement board is only required for wet areas like showers. You can use plain old drywall.
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It is ALWAYS beneficial (and usually code) to install drywall on 100% of wall surfaces, and fire tape it at a minimum. Only areas that are exposed would need to be finished. If you're installing wall tile on any areas then yes, you would need cement board on those areas. But you didn't say anything about wall tile.
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Install drywall everywhere. You do not need cement board for a ceramic tile backsplash. Cement board is required for "wet areas" only, such as the inside of a shower surround.